Strategic Autonomy in motion as India hosts 18th BRICS Summit
India’s high-stakes BRICS strategy: championing the Global South and navigating its complex relationships with China, Russia and the US
Day: September 8, 2026
Rays of Belief shares make flat market debut, list at IPO price of Rs 239
Rays of Belief Ltd shares debuted flat at Rs 239 on September 8, matching the IPO price. The Rs 125 crore IPO saw overwhelming subscription across all investor categories. The company plans to use IPO proceeds for expanding learning infrastructure and technology upgrades. Financials show strong revenue growth but a decline in profit after tax….
3 in a room, Rs 10k from each: How retired IAF sergeant earned Rs 4 lakh a month from packed Delhi building
An elderly sergeant was arrested for operating an illegal boys’ PG accommodation. This five-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan, killing seven people. The property was allegedly earning over four lakh rupees monthly by housing forty-five students. Renovation work was underway in the basement when the structure tragically fell. Police registered a case against the…
LIC, HDFC Life, other stocks rise up to 3% as Aug new business premium jumps 33% YoY. What Nuvama, others are saying
Life insurers reported a 33% YoY increase in total new business premium to Rs 41,198 crore in August, led by a sharp rise in group single-premium business. LIC posted more than 45% growth, while SBI Life and HDFC Life saw stronger retail-weighted premium growth.
Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan REUNITE in viral pic from ‘King’ sets; fans say ‘Hope it’s not AI’- PIC
A picture of Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan on a film set has gone viral online. Fans are excited about their potential reunion after nearly two decades apart. Reports suggest the actors will share screen space in the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan film. Rani Mukerji may portray Suhana Khan’s mother in the action thriller. The…
Gold gains ₹544, silver climbs ₹993 as safe-haven buying picks up
In the global market, gold was trading near $4,480 per ounce on Comex, while silver was around $67.60 per ounce
AfD’s victory tests Germany’s ‘firewall’ against the far right
Alternative for Germany has claimed a decisive victory in the Saxony-Anhalt elections, albeit narrowly missing an outright majority in the regional assembly. Traditional parties are currently in a bind due to their unwillingness to engage with AfD. Meanwhile, the far-left BSW party expresses readiness to negotiate for a ruling coalition, putting Germany’s political norms and…
Ray of Belief shares list at par with IPO price despite 108x subscription
Ray of Belief shares listed at ₹239 on both BSE and NSE. Ahead of the debut, Ray of Belief IPO’s GMP was indicating 6 per cent listing gains.
Sridevi’s iconic ‘Roop Ki Rani’ ‘larger than life’ costume was inspired by Eddie Murphy’s ‘Coming to America’, reveals Neeta Lulla: ‘Sridevi herself wondered if the vision could be brought to life’
Costume designer Neeta Lulla shared inspiration for Sridevi’s iconic film look. The elaborate outfit drew inspiration from Eddie Murphy’s ‘Coming to America’ movie. Lulla sourced unique feathers from Mumbai’s Crawford Market for the headgear. The demanding song shoot required constant costume maintenance and repairs. This creation pushed boundaries and became part of cinematic history.
Deepa Jewellers shines on D-Street debut as stock lists at 25% premium
The company’s IPO received a stellar response from investors and closed with 42.61 times bids at the end of the subscription period.